The average train between Prestwick and Arrochar takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Prestwick to Arrochar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Prestwick and Arrochar. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Arrochar at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Arrochar. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Arrochar station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Prestwick to Arrochar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Arrochar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arrochar & Tarbet station.
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The distance between Prestwick and Arrochar is 78 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Arrochar & Tarbet via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 3h 14m.